Logitech 960-000593 How to select an HD webcam

Brand: Logitech

Model: 960-000593

Category: Webcams

Type: How to select an HD webcam

Logitech 960-000593 is a webcam that offers Full HD 1080p video recording and fluid HD 720p video calling. It features a 5 MP HD sensor for 16X higher video resolution than built-in VGA webcams, ultra-smooth autofocus, and a pro-quality Carl Zeiss lens for the clearest, sharpest video quality. The webcam also has dual mics for HD-quality stereo audio and 1-click YouTube and Facebook uploading. With Logitech 960-000593, you can enjoy crystal-clear video calls, record high-quality videos, and share your moments with ease.

Auto light correction: If room lighting isn’t just right, your

video image may be cast in shadows or look washed out.

Auto light correction instantly detects and corrects for poor

lighting. Better webcams have low-light boost, color boost

and adjust exposure so you look your best, even in dim

and harsh lighting.

Face tracking: High-quality webcams can intelligently adjust

framing, keeping your face in the center of the screen when

you move. Some also offer a wide-ﬁeld-of-view, ideal for

situations when two or more people are on camera.

Sound-enhancing mics: Most webcams have a built-in

microphone. Quality varies. A premium mic will include noise-

reduction technology. High-end webcams come with dual

mics, giving you HD quality stereo audio.

Easy set-up: Webcam setup is simple, much like setting up

a new printer. Insert the webcam’s software CD into your

computer and follow the on-screen prompts. When installa-

tion is complete, plug the camera’s USB cord into your

computer and you’re done.

Video calling software options:

You and the person you’re calling can

make video calls using any webcam and

Instant Messaging (IM) application such

as Skype or Windows Live Messenger.

Download IM software directly from the

web. For the easiest video calling, look

for webcams that come complete with

dedicated video calling software.

PC vs. Mac compatibility: To access all the features of a

webcam, be sure to choose one designed to work with your

operating system. Most webcams are for Windows-based

PCs. Some are designed speciﬁcally for Mac. PC webcams

with UVC (USB video device class) compatibility will also

support Mac, although some features may not work.

What to look for

Highest possible video resolution: Video resolution is

the number of dots or pixels captured in an image. The

higher the resolution, the more detail that’s captured,

resulting in more brilliance. The differences in resolution

are considerable:

• Typical built-in webcams: 640x480 pixels in standard

4:3 format

• HD 720p external webcams: 1280x720 pixels in 16:9

widescreen format

• Full HD 1080p external webcams: 1920x1080 pixels

in 16:9 widescreen format

Most ﬂuid HD 720p video calls: The more video frames

per second (fps), the more ﬂuid the video motion.

Conversely, the lower the fps, the more likely you’ll see

strange things like video out of sync with audio or jerky

head movements. Best-in-class webcams consistently

deliver at least 25 fps for HD 720p video calls.

Professional-grade optics: Image quality is only as

good as the lens that captures the image. High-quality

multi-element lenses correct focal and color inaccura-

cies that cause blurry or poorly color-tuned images.

Webcams that use professional optics, such as Carl

Zeiss lenses, give you greatly improved image quality.

Precision focus: Select from three levels of focusing

systems, depending on how little or how much adjusting

you’re willing to do:

• Manual: Lets you adjust focus by hand.

• Fixed Focused/Always Focused: The camera is pre-set

to a speciﬁc focus range. Better webcams keep you in

focus by setting the range at 40 cm and beyond, the

typical distance between you and your computer.

• Autofocus: The best webcams focus in and out

automatically. Top-of-the-line models are designed

with precision autofocus that’s ultra-smooth.

Why upgrade to an HD webcam?

The difference in video quality between a regular TV and HDTV is signiﬁcant. HD webcams

offer this same level of improvement over typical built-in and external webcams.

Using an HD webcam, you’ll immediately notice:

• Richer, true-to-life colors

• Greater image clarity and detail

• Good lighting even in dim and harsh lighting with intelligent auto light correction

• Clearer sound with high-quality built-in microphones

How to select a webcam

Which HD webcam is right for you?

If this sounds like you: We recommend:

“I just want the

basics for simple

HD video calling”

Logitech HD Webcam C310

Start making HD 720p video

calls right away with:

• Auto light correction

• Built-in noise-cancelling mic

• Simple HD video calling with

included Vid HD software

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Logitech 960-000593 How to select an HD webcam

Brand: Logitech

Model: 960-000593

Category: Webcams

Type: How to select an HD webcam

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